Juventud Abasto left Flores with three precious points after dismantling C. y Barrio Retiro in a match where the home side never found tactical or attacking answers. The 3-0 final score is not just a number: it is the reflection of a clear superiority that was evident from the first half. With almost identical formations —both in 4-4-2— the difference lay in execution and in the visitors' ability to make the most of their strengths. Leonardo Arnaldi, the 26-year-old Uruguayan striker, was the linchpin of that away attack: he scored a goal and set up another in a display that combined movement with precision. Galo Andueza, 28 and a predator's instinct, also found the net; Tobías Conti from the back line and Seba Zella, the left-back, completed the rout by adding goals that exposed the defensive frailties of the Retiro side.
Osvaldo Galindo and the rest of the home defence never managed to establish an orderly line. The 22-year-old Brazilian centre-back had a difficult afternoon, with no tactical support to hold things together. Tito De Luca at left-back tried to contribute something in attack but was left exposed. Benicio Romiti, the 21-year-old Argentine forward who arrived from the south years ago in search of opportunities, had no space or company in attack. C. y Barrio Retiro lacked effective transitions and their midfield could not intercept Abasto's men, where Ivo Caro in defence —rating 7.5— organised the play with clarity.
The home side now faces an uncomfortable reality in the section: they have been hit hard after a heavy defeat that complicates their campaign on matchday 12. Juventud Abasto, meanwhile, confirmed that their squad has superior credentials. It was not a tight match decided by fine margins. It was one of quality.
C.A Jcp came in with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Juventud Abasto came in with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.
In the last meeting between C.A Jcp and Juventud Abasto: 0 wins for C.A Jcp, 0 draws and 1 for Juventud Abasto.
C.A Jcp (4-4-2): Diego Verde, Tito De Luca, Tomás Mancini, Osvaldo Galindo, Jeremías Bruschi, Joel Arichabaleta, Maicol Belaustegui, Joaco Montenegro, Galo Hidalgo, Benicio Romiti, Kiki Wieczorek.
Juventud Abasto (4-4-2): Leandro Tassone, Seba Zella, Tobías Conti, Ivo Caro, Axel Arichabaleta, Emiliano Arestizabal, Yamil Valdez, Cesar Biscardi, Fabián Gallo, Leonardo Arnaldi, Galo Andueza.
In Primera L - GBA Oeste, C.A Jcp are in position 16 with 25 points; Juventud Abasto are in position 2 with 53 points. See the full table
C.A Jcp ("Los vagos"), with 1,445 fans. Home ground: La estacion.
Juventud Abasto, with 1,756 fans. Home ground: Estadio Juventud Abasto.
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